Sentence examples of "want" in English with translation "avoir besoin"

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I want a massage. I need to relax. J’ai envie d’un massage. J'ai besoin de me détendre.
She needs glasses but doesn't want them. Elle a besoin de lunettes mais n'en veut pas.
If you want a pencil, I'll lend you one. Si tu as besoin d'un crayon, je t'en prête un.
I asked you if you wanted some help. Je vous demandais si vous aviez besoin d'aide.
It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world. C'est la justice et non la charité, dont a besoin le monde.
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